William “Ed” Edgar Gill
September 15, 1939 – August 21, 2024
ZEBULON – William “Ed” Edgar Gill, 84, passed away August 21, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 15, 1939, in Wake County, to the late S.P Gill and Swannora Glover Gill. A country man through-and-through, Ed was an avid camper, finding comfort in the outdoors. His skilled hands were never idle; he was a talented woodworker and a passionate fisherman. Ed was proud of his mechanical abilities and became known as the best mechanic in the area.
Ed is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Genevieve Massey Gill; children, Lynn Pulley (Marty), Dexter Gill (Shari), and Jamie Gill (Becki); half-sister, Annette Gill Whitman; grandchildren, Bobby Perry Jr. (Amanda), Jonathan Pulley (Nicole), Jeremy Pulley, Jarrett Pulley, Jessica Gill Vigeant (Eric), Joshua Gill (Heather), and Jenna Gill; and 11 great-grandchildren.
A memorial celebration will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 pm, at Union Chapel Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 2437 Zebulon Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597. A private burial will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell.
www.stricklandfuneral.com
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My thoughts and prayers are with the Gill family during their time of bereavement and family loss.
So sorry for your family’s loss ….
I’m so sorry for your loss. I remember how fond my dad was of Ed Gill. So sorry!
My condolences to.each of you.
I never.got to meet Mr Gill however I’ve heard about him.over the years through talks.with Sue and Lawrence.
Uplifting you in.prayer.
I did not know Mr. Gill but I worked with his son, Dexter, for years. My heart is with the family. So sorry, my Brother.
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Ed for many years at Gill Buick. He spoke very fondly and often of his family. May God bless you with strength and loving memories in the days to come.
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